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Robbie
First and foremost, you don't need to write as much as I did, I am just trying to put out everything that I know so you can more easily address my questions. I apologize "10pts" is all I can give you in return, but these answers truly mean a lot to my actual self, lol.
My significant other is in the process of going into the military, in order to receive an education and further her chances at becoming a doctor (not enough finances between us to make school a possibility).
I am not sure what to expect, and she has been jumping into it, so if some generous people could enlighten me it would be greatly appreciated. For reference, she is 20, and I'm 20. We've been together a a couple since middle school. Seriously, 8 years we've been dating. We've lived together since we were 17 (no kids at this time).
Some of my questions are, what is she getting herself into in terms of being away from home (years, where will she be) and what should I expect as a significant other in terms of being able to see her? Little did she know, I had bought her a ring and was going to propose in the next few months. She has definitely earned it in the years we've been together. I'm just afraid as we have never really been apart like this.
Her #1 reason for getting involved is not to serve our Country but to pursue her education, however I believe regardless she will still apply herself 100% to serve. and I fully support that as all the other options we have chased around have fallen through for her, I don't want her to be stuck in some job where she will not be utilized to her true capabilities forever.
Once she takes her ASVAB test (will scores effect her chance or placement?) she will be going for her physical in the next state away, and than coming home to see when she will be off to boot camp (which I realize could be a week or two months). But what isn't clear to me is where she will be during her education, and what that will be like (years, attendance) as a medic, as well as how many years she must serve to recoup the benefits of her education (also, do different branches require medics, and does it effect her education or how she is placed on active duty?) She hasn't completed a post-grad school (as a civilian it takes 4 years of post grad, and than you are allowed to do your 4 years of medical school, I have no idea how this would work in the military). Would she still need to attend two separate schooling's Or would they be side by side schooling of some sort so its only 4 years of college?
My next question, they said she would be able to attend any college she wants that she is accepted into, including a local college before she serves. I have never heard of that being the case, all of my friends that have gone into the military went to a "military" school prior, so I don't know how it would work if someone could clarify?
Once she does her "college", than how many years would she be required to serve on active duty? And is there anything she will likely expect when on active duty as for being shipped off, staying local, or staying on a base? I know its hard to predict 4-8 years into the future, but what usually is the case will be a sufficient outline.
Last question, her money. Will she be paid once she is in college or is it just her expenses will be paid for at that time? I am curious if it will be my responsibility to take over some of her things like her car payment, cell phone and such. I am okay with taking it over, as I work as a plumber and make decent money, but I just wasn't sure what to expect. Whether her money is something she will need while she is in school, and active duty, or if it could just about all be placed into a savings account for her when she leaves her active duty service, an be there if she needs a cheap car when on base, or wants to fly her family members (or maybe even me, haha) to come and visit her if she isn't local.
Thank you all for your time
yeah, one or two is fine. All helps. Trying to get all the stupid questions out of the way before I ask the recruiter myself.
Answer
1. The MOS she gets will depend on her line scores on the ASVAB test. Until she takes that there is no way to tell if she's even qualified to be a 68W.
2. IF she gets that MOS then she'll go to either Fort Jackson, Fort Leonard Wood, or Fort Sill for 10 weeks of Basic Combat Training. Upon graduation she'll ship to Fort Sam Houston in San Antonio for 16 - 68 weeks of training; length depends on the skill identifier they give her. Once she graduates AIT, she'll ship to her permanent duty station; more than likely for her entire first enlistment, unless she gets an overseas assignment.
3. While at her PDS she can attempt to take classes at a local college or on base at the education center. The needs of the Army come first though, so it's not guaranteed that she'll be able to sign-up immediately, nor take classes every semester.
4. While attending school on active duty (part-time) she may get tuition assistance to pay for her school, but there is no guarantee. Once she gets out, if she qualifies for full GI Bill benefits, she'll get 36 months of college paid for, along with a $1,000/year textbook stipend and a housing allowance. The Department of Veterans Affairs has an entire website dedicated to providing information on the GI Bill.
Your take-aways from this are that she will NOT be "educated" to be a doctor. She will get basic medical training up to an EMT level. There is almost zero possibility that she'll make it through her post graduate and doctorate studies with what the Army or VA will pay for!
1. The MOS she gets will depend on her line scores on the ASVAB test. Until she takes that there is no way to tell if she's even qualified to be a 68W.
2. IF she gets that MOS then she'll go to either Fort Jackson, Fort Leonard Wood, or Fort Sill for 10 weeks of Basic Combat Training. Upon graduation she'll ship to Fort Sam Houston in San Antonio for 16 - 68 weeks of training; length depends on the skill identifier they give her. Once she graduates AIT, she'll ship to her permanent duty station; more than likely for her entire first enlistment, unless she gets an overseas assignment.
3. While at her PDS she can attempt to take classes at a local college or on base at the education center. The needs of the Army come first though, so it's not guaranteed that she'll be able to sign-up immediately, nor take classes every semester.
4. While attending school on active duty (part-time) she may get tuition assistance to pay for her school, but there is no guarantee. Once she gets out, if she qualifies for full GI Bill benefits, she'll get 36 months of college paid for, along with a $1,000/year textbook stipend and a housing allowance. The Department of Veterans Affairs has an entire website dedicated to providing information on the GI Bill.
Your take-aways from this are that she will NOT be "educated" to be a doctor. She will get basic medical training up to an EMT level. There is almost zero possibility that she'll make it through her post graduate and doctorate studies with what the Army or VA will pay for!
I am looking to get married in a Rustic Barn or Ranch in Southern California?
Missy
I am looking to get married next summer and was looking for a barn or ranch in or close to Southern California. We are on a Budget! Any suggestions are GREATLY appreciated!
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I was greatly inspired by www.intimateweddings.com! They have soooo many rustic, barn, vineyard and farm weddings and I noticed a great deal of them (go to the part where it has "Real Weddings") are in CA, GA or TX with that ranch/rustic feel. I noticed horses used in ceremony were not unusual, and some places let you bring your pets, and horses you own.
Not sure on your guest list but don't be dissuaded by "intimate" if your planning something large, a lot of the barn ones I checked out had up to 200 capacity in the beautiful beamed barns or other venues could of course have a huge capacity for outdoor ceremonies and receptions as well with on-site tents for rent.
I had the most luck at this site (in my most extensive research) finding my dream wedding venue, a working farm/B&B that has lots to do for guests of all ages. And right on location and pets are welcome too (even a couple's pet geese and horses too!!) All in one at CornerStone Farm in Red Oak, VA. Finding private owners who are open and flexible to your needs are your best bet for saving a buck. For example I can DIY my whole wedding or the can provide full-service, or anything in between! I found them by using their convenient search tool of wedding venues, I would recommend just putting in country and state to get the most results (It's not more then 3 pages usually), because sometimes that unique and perfect venue is hard to categorize by venue type, and I would definitely leave city open if choosing such a huge state as Cali. But the venue is listed in the Real Weddings section with tons of photos from the couples wedding, great for inspiration as well.
Blogs are a HUGE source of inspiration and stumbling upon venues with great pictures and their are TONS of blogs on weddings to be had! Try searching the theme of your wedding (rustic, vintage, elegant...) in Google under the Blogs search (I like using Images search too, you get a good feel, and remember a quick view of any site listed in your search is available on Google), and do a bit of digging for a Southern California one when you find a blog or site you like.
Oh just remembered a fond childhood vacation, to a stellar Ranch in the Grand Canyon area, we had to take a small plane to a grass field, then ride donkeys and horses up to the picaresque views on the summit where the ranch sat, you could sleep in a covered wagons, cabins or in the main lodge. Lots of "Dude Ranch" types of activities, we decided on a 3 day, 2 night rafting trip (those rafts sat 15 each!!!) in the Grand Canyon. We were helicoptered out to the raft launch, and holy crap that pilot made me scream in delight and my mother's eyeballs almost eject from her head. We camped on bedrolls under the stars, had water gun fights on the calm patches of river between our two rafts... I remember most my first nose bleed actually lol! I don't recall the name I was 10, I have a feeling it was Zero Ranch or something like that...
Hope this helps you and congrats! And anyone else who might have the same question:)
I was greatly inspired by www.intimateweddings.com! They have soooo many rustic, barn, vineyard and farm weddings and I noticed a great deal of them (go to the part where it has "Real Weddings") are in CA, GA or TX with that ranch/rustic feel. I noticed horses used in ceremony were not unusual, and some places let you bring your pets, and horses you own.
Not sure on your guest list but don't be dissuaded by "intimate" if your planning something large, a lot of the barn ones I checked out had up to 200 capacity in the beautiful beamed barns or other venues could of course have a huge capacity for outdoor ceremonies and receptions as well with on-site tents for rent.
I had the most luck at this site (in my most extensive research) finding my dream wedding venue, a working farm/B&B that has lots to do for guests of all ages. And right on location and pets are welcome too (even a couple's pet geese and horses too!!) All in one at CornerStone Farm in Red Oak, VA. Finding private owners who are open and flexible to your needs are your best bet for saving a buck. For example I can DIY my whole wedding or the can provide full-service, or anything in between! I found them by using their convenient search tool of wedding venues, I would recommend just putting in country and state to get the most results (It's not more then 3 pages usually), because sometimes that unique and perfect venue is hard to categorize by venue type, and I would definitely leave city open if choosing such a huge state as Cali. But the venue is listed in the Real Weddings section with tons of photos from the couples wedding, great for inspiration as well.
Blogs are a HUGE source of inspiration and stumbling upon venues with great pictures and their are TONS of blogs on weddings to be had! Try searching the theme of your wedding (rustic, vintage, elegant...) in Google under the Blogs search (I like using Images search too, you get a good feel, and remember a quick view of any site listed in your search is available on Google), and do a bit of digging for a Southern California one when you find a blog or site you like.
Oh just remembered a fond childhood vacation, to a stellar Ranch in the Grand Canyon area, we had to take a small plane to a grass field, then ride donkeys and horses up to the picaresque views on the summit where the ranch sat, you could sleep in a covered wagons, cabins or in the main lodge. Lots of "Dude Ranch" types of activities, we decided on a 3 day, 2 night rafting trip (those rafts sat 15 each!!!) in the Grand Canyon. We were helicoptered out to the raft launch, and holy crap that pilot made me scream in delight and my mother's eyeballs almost eject from her head. We camped on bedrolls under the stars, had water gun fights on the calm patches of river between our two rafts... I remember most my first nose bleed actually lol! I don't recall the name I was 10, I have a feeling it was Zero Ranch or something like that...
Hope this helps you and congrats! And anyone else who might have the same question:)
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